PlayStation Plus subscribers are in for a treat this May, with a compelling selection of games available to download starting Tuesday, May 6th, 2025. This month’s offerings are very exciting indeed, particularly with the inclusion of a critically acclaimed indie gem… Read on to find out more!

Latest Games

Ark: Survival Ascended: Prepare to be stranded on a mysterious prehistoric island in this survival adventure. Remade with stunning Unreal Engine 5 graphics, Ark: Survival Ascended challenges you to tame dinosaurs, build bases, craft items, and survive the harsh environment. With enhanced AI, smoother building mechanics, and cross-platform multiplayer, this is a significant upgrade from the original. Many players have expressed their excitement, with some stating they were on the verge of purchasing the game before its PlayStation Plus announcement.

Balatro: This indie title has been making waves and is considered by many to be one of the best games of the year. Balatro is a unique and highly addictive poker roguelike. Players use specific poker hands to beat escalating level high scores, utilizing a wide array of jokers and modifiers that create wild and strategic combos. Its innovative gameplay has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase, with some even considering it one of the best games ever made. Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker is reportedly a fan, further highlighting its unique appeal.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun: For fans of retro first-person shooters, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun delivers a dose of pure, unadulterated mayhem. Playing as a grizzled Space Marine, you’ll blast through hordes of demons in a pixelated, blood-soaked love letter to the iconic ’90s shooters like Doom. Expect explosive weapons and intense, gory combat.

Games Leaving PlayStation Plus on Monday, May 5th, 2025:

April’s PlayStation Plus titles will be leaving the service on Monday, May 5th, 2025, so be sure to claim them if you haven’t already! They are:

• RoboCop: Rogue City
• The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
• Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth – Hacker’s Memory

A Promising Month for PlayStation Gamers

May 2025 is shaping up to be an excellent month on PlayStation Plus! The addition of the highly acclaimed Balatro, the action-packed Ark: Survival Ascended, and the thrill of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun offers a diverse selection of titles for everyone! Make sure to add these titles to your collection when they become available on May 6th!

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